Russell
From the English surname Russell, meaning "little red one", derived from the Old French word rous (red) with a diminutive suffix.
Meaning and origin
Russell is a surname of Norman origin that was subsequently adopted as a given name in English-speaking cultures.
How to pronounce Russell
| English (US) | RUSS-ul /ˈɹʌsəl/ |
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